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www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 MX135 A/V Control Center “ the fourth generation preamp/processor from McIntosh” The MX135 has the performance you expect from McIntosh with a new level of flexibility, unmatched in the industry. Five sets of component video inputs, along with composite and S-video up-conversion combine for unparalleled video connectivity. Pro Logic IIx allows listening to stereo recordings through the full compliment of theater speakers for greater realism. Extensive shielding has allowed the inclusion of a truly low-noise and high-performance phono input. The dealer-installed TM-1 tuner module will provide you with the best AM and FM can offer. Two channel analog functionality is supported in Stereo-full range front L/R speakers, Pure Stereo-front L/R speakers with analog sub crossover, and External 8 channel in. These three modes are all true pure analog as used in McIntosh two channel pre amps. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland Low Noise MM Phono Input 2 Pairs of Balanced Inputs 8-Channel Balanced Outputs 12 Analog Inputs 11- S-Video Inputs Video Upconversion Event-Based Remote Control Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital DTS Neo:6 and Stereo 96 Fiber Optic Front Panel Illumination Full Customization of All Inputs by Function and Name www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Tel (607) 723-3512 • US Toll-Free (800) 538-6576 • Fax: (607) 724-0549 • www.mcintoshlabs.com For the Consumer’s Protection: In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer. McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced. MX135 A/V Control Center FLEXIBLE SETUP Set up can be achieved with an on-screen menu or with a PC and downloaded via an RS232 cable. Easy adjustment from front panel or remote without layered menus. Separate bass and treble settings for each source. Input renaming. A full compliment of balanced XLR outputs. 2 sets of balanced inputs. FREQUENCY RESPONSE: L/C/R/LS/RS/LB/RB: ±0.5dB from 20Hz – 20kHz Sub: ±0.5dB from 20Hz – 140Hz MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL: Phono: 50mV High Level: 5V unbalanced, 10V balanced TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 0.005% Maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz at rated output VOLTAGE GAIN: Phono to Tape/VCR Out: 40dB Phono to Output (Main): 54dB High Level to Tape/VCR Out: 0dB High Level to Output (Main): 14dB SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO (A-Weighted): Phono: 86dB below 10mV input High Level: 96dB below rated output RATED OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 2.5V unbalanced outputs (Main) 5.0V balanced outputs (Main) MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT: 9.5V unbalanced 19V balanced OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 ohms unbalanced 200 ohms balanced INPUT IMPEDANCE: Phono: 47k ohms, 65pf High Level: 22k ohms unbalanced, 50k ohms balanced TONE CONTROLS: Bass Control: ±12dB at 30hz Treble Control ±12dB at 10kHz POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100V, 50/60Hz at 65W 110V, 50/60Hz at 65W 120V, 50/60Hz at 65W 220V, 50/60Hz at 65W 230V, 50/60Hz at 65W 240V, 50/60Hz at 65W OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D including knobs and feet) 9-7/16" (24cm) x 17-3/4" (45cm) x 18-3/4" (48cm) WEIGHT: 31 lbs. (14kg) net, 45 lbs (20.5kg) boxed SENSITIVITY FOR RATED OUTPUT: Phono: 5mV High Level: 500mV unbalanced, 1V balanced. EASIER TO OPERATE Ergonomic knob-action operation from the front panel. Easy on-the-fly fine-tuning from front panel or remote possible. YOU CAN ADD MORE ZONES Built-In second zone is controllable from front panel or with remote sensor/keypads. Extendable up to 24 more zones for larger installations. NEW PANEL ILLUMINATION Long-life, cool running fiber optic lighting makes operation in low light easier. Printing the lettering on the rear of the glass prevents wear of the nomenclature, ensuring lasting beauty and highest resale value… a McIntosh hallmark feature. 11.04.MX135.20K 35006300 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 A/V Control Center MX135 Owner’s Manual Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 2 NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle. 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Safety Instructions Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to ground electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 3 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MX135 A/V Control Center ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2 Thank You .......................................................................... 4 Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 4 Technical Assistance .......................................................... 4 Customer Service ............................................................... 4 Table of Contents ............................................................... 4 Important Information ....................................................... 5 Connector Information ...................................................... 6 Introduction ....................................................................... 7 Performance Features ........................................................ 7 Dimensions ........................................................................ 8 Installation ......................................................................... 9 Connections Rear Panel Multizone, Control and Switch ..................... 10 Rear Panel Analog and Digital Audio Connections ........ 11 Rear Panel Video Connections ........................................ 12 How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control ..... 13 How to Connect Digital Audio Components ................... 14 How to Connect Analog Audio Components for five or six channels .................................................... 15 How to Connect Video Components ............................... 18 How to Connect for Zone B ............................................ 19 Front Panel Features Front Panel Controls and Sensor ..................................... 20 Front Panel Push-button and Switch ............................... 21 Front Panel Displays ........................................................ 22 Setup Mode How to Operate the Setup Mode ..................................... 23 Default Settings ............................................................... 24 How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size ............................... 26 How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay ........................ 28 How to Adjust Loudspeaker Levels ................................ 29 How to Change the Input Setup ....................................... 31 How to Change the Volume Setup ................................... 37 How to Adjust Zone B Setup ........................................... 37 How to Change the Advanced Settings ........................... 38 Operation How to Operate the MX135 ............................................ 40 How to Operate the Trim Mode ....................................... 43 How to Operate the Surround Mode ............................... 46 How to Make a Recording ............................................... 48 How to Operate Zone B ................................................... 49 Additional Information Audio and General Specifications ................................... 50 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module TM1 Table of Contents .................................................... 52 Packing Instructions ........................................................ 59 Please Take A Moment The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer Name: Technical Assistance If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-723-3636 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917 Copyright 2004 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 4 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Important Information Important Information 1. The MX135 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding an optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Radio Station Reception. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you wait. Refer to page 52 for additional TM1 information. 2. Before making any connections to the MX135, make sure the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations. 3. All Zones in a McIntosh Multizone System (except for Zone A) are unbalanced Analog Audio Signals only. The Digital Audio Input Source Signals and Balanced Analog Audio Input Signals will not appear at any of the Zones (including Zone B of the MX135 and Zones of a CR12 or CR16 when connected to the MX135). The Source Component Unbalanced Analog Outputs must be connected to the MX135. 4. The connection of a turntable to the PH/AUX Input jacks requires changes to be made in the SETUP Mode, refer to page 32. If a recording is made from the turntable and/or listening to a record in Zone B of the MX135 and Zones of a CR16 when connected to the MX135 both the INPUT A and INPUT B Controls need to be placed in the PHON position. 5. Connecting Cables are available from the McIntosh Parts Department: Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202 Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end. Control Center to Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Cable Part No. 170-631 Six foot, DB25, shielded, straight through, 25 conductor male-to-female cable. Control Center to CR16 Cable Part No. 170-430 Six foot, DB37, shielded, straight through, 37 conductor male-to-male cable. 6. When the MX135 is connected to some McIntosh Multichannel Power Amplifiers with a 25 conductor cable, the amplifier meters may automatically indicate the output of individual channels during the Speaker Level Setup Operation. Refer to the Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual for additional information. 7. When the MX135 is connected to a CR16 Controller Input B jack with the 37 conductor cable, do not connect a 25 conductor cable to the CR16 Controller Input A jack from another McIntosh Control Center. 8. When the MX135 is connected with a CR16, the MX135 provides fixed specific audio signals that match the CR16 Inputs. If the MX135 Inputs listed below are re-titled, the Inputs Titles on the CR16 will no longer match. For example, if the MX135 TV Input (7), is reassigned as DVD2, selecting the TV Input on the CR16 will receive the audio signals from DVD2. MX135 Inputs 0. TUNER 1. PH/AUX 3. CD2 CR16 Inputs TUNER AUX CD2 MX135 Inputs 7. TV 8. LV 9. VCR1 CR16 Inputs TV LV VCR1 MX135 Inputs 4. TAPE 1 CR16 Inputs TAPE 1 MX135 Inputs 11. DVD CR16 Inputs DVD 9. The MX135 Input Source Name “DVD” is equivalent to “VAux” on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and Audio/Video Control Centers. 10. Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in parallel for both Zones A and B. 11. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be connected to the McIntosh MX135 A/V Control Center that uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coaxial Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the figure below. Pin 1 Shielded Cable “F” Connector Pin 8 Data Signal (to Pin 1) Data Ground (to Pin 2) RJ-45 Plug 12. The Zone A and Zone B IR Inputs, with 1/8 inch mini phone jacks, are configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model 291-10. To avoid possible interaction, disable the MX135 Front Panel Sensor with the switch recessed in the bottom panel behind and to the left of the Sensor. 13. System Setup operations must be performed in the order they appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are interactive. 14. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system must include either a Subwoofer or Large Front Loudspeakers. 15. When an assigned Digital Input and a matching Analog Input are in use, the MX135 automatically searches first for a Digital Signal. If no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to the Analog Input. 16. Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc Players that are reproducing Digital DTS Signals into a MX135 Digital Input, may only produce noise from their Analog Outputs. If Zone B is turned on and that same input is selected, that noise will be heard. 17. There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected to and selected by the MX135; Composite, S-Video and Component. Zone A and B, VCR 1 and 2 have both Composite and S-Video Outputs; the Component Video Output is for Zone A only. The MX135 has Digital Video Processing Circuitry that will Up-Convert the desired Composite Input to S-Video; it will also Up-Convert the desired Composite and/or S-Video Inputs to Component Video. 18. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX135 A/V Control Center. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 5 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Connector Information Connector Information Keypad Terminal Connector To use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the MX135, connect the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to a RJ-45 Connector Plug, according to the numbers listed below. There is a numbered connector built into each Keypad, which has a different pin out. MX135 RJ-45 WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad 1. Signal Data 1. Supply Voltage Positive 2. Signal Data Gnd. 2. Supply Voltage Negative and Cable Shield 3. Cable Shield 3. N/C 4. Signal Data 4. Supply Voltage Negative 5. Signal Data Gnd. 5. Supply Voltage Positive 6. N/C MX135 7. N/C Keypad 8. N/C Socket RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout 1. N/C 6. N/C 2. Data Out (TXD) 7. N/C 3. Data In (RXD) 8. N/C 4. N/C 9. N/C 5. Gnd. Multizone Controller (DB37 Connector): 1. Accessory-On 14. LV-Left 26. CD-Data 2. SYS-Off 15. TV-Left 27. N/C 3. Sum Data 16. Aux-Left 28. N/C 4. DVD-Data 17. Tape 1-Left 29. Ground 5. LV-Data 18. Tuner-Left 30. DVD-Right 6. Aux-Data 19. CD-Left 31. VCR 1-Right 7. Tuner-Data 20. Video Power 32. LV-Right 8. N/C 21. Ground 33. TV-Right 9. N/C 22. Home-Data 34. Aux-Right 10. N/C 23. VCR 1-Data 35. Tape 1-Right 11. Ground 24. TV-Data 36. Tuner-Right 12. DVD-Left 25. Tape 1-Data 37. CD-Right 13. VCR 1-Left Power Control Connector The MX135’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Power Positive Control Input on other McIntosh N/C Components. Negative Multi-Channel Amp DB25 Connector Pin Layout 1. Left Front + 15. Center Front Gnd. 2. Center Front + 16. Right Front Gnd. 3. Right Front + 17. Subwoofer Gnd. 4. Subwoofer + 18. Left Surround Gnd. 5. Left Surround + 19. Right Surround Gnd. 6. Right Surround + 20. Left Back Surround Gnd. 7. Left Back Surround + 21. Right Back Surround Gnd. 8. Right Back Surround + 22. N/C 9. N/C 23. N/C 10. N/C 24. System Calibrate Gnd. 11. N/C. 25. Power Control Gnd. 12. System Calibrate 13. Power Control In 14. Left Front Gnd. Data and IR Input Port Connectors The MX135’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control Signals. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Data Port Inputs on McIntosh Source Units. The IR Ports also use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allows the connection of other brands IR Sensors to the MX135. Note: The MX135 Rear Panel IR POWER Switch setting determines if twelve volts are present at the Zone A and B IR INPUTS. IR Input Port Connector Data Signal with Rear Panel IR Power Switch Set to Off N/C Ground XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Output Connectors on the MX135. Refer to the diagram for connection: Pin 2 PIN 1: Shield/Ground Pin 1 PIN 2: + Signal Pin 3 PIN 3: - Signal 6 IR Input Port Connector Data Signal with Rear Panel IR Power Switch Set to On Ground Digitized in Heiloo Netherland +12Volts www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MX135 A/V Control Center as the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX135 provides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in digital decoding combined with complete audio and video switching. The McIntosh MX135 sets new standards for accuracy in a Home Theater System. Performance Features • Balanced Inputs and Outputs Two pairs of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight channel Balanced Output are provided. • Moving Magnet Phono Input There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet Cartridges. • On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it easy to perform setup adjustments using the Remote Control. The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner functions, input selection, operating mode and setup functions. • Pure Stereo Outputs When Stereo Operation is selected for an analog source, pure, unprocessed stereo signals appear at the left and right front outputs. • Adjustable Channel Level and Time Delay A built-in test signal generator allows all eight channels to be calibrated for precise volume levels with either automatic or manual channel switching and can be adjusted for time delay to compensate for different distances from each Loudspeaker to the listening area. • Digitally Controlled Volume and Tone Controls A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight channels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digitally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in traditional McIntosh sonic excellence. • Video Switching with Digital Video Processing Any Composite and/or S-Video Input can be Up-Converted to a Component Video Signal with the built-in Digital Video Processing Circuitry. There is also video switching for all three types of video signals. • • • • • • Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory The MX135 Automatically Switches Operating Modes according to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Preferred Mode settings last used for each input. Separate Listen and Record Input Selection The 11 Analog A/V Inputs can be retitled for any desired signal sources. Any unused input can be “turned off” so the input selector will skip over it. All six digital inputs can be assigned to any A/V signal source for Zone A. Separate Record and Listen Circuits allow recording of one program source while listening to another. Latest in Digital Audio Processing The MX135 incorporates the latest technology in digital multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES and NEO:6. • LED Channel Status Indicators The MX135 includes twenty-four LEDs on the front panel to indicate what type of operating signals are being received, signal processing mode and the output format chosen. External Eight Channel Input An external eight channel signal processor can be connected to these inputs as well as a DVD-Audio Player or Super Audio Disc Player with a built-in processor. Dual Zone and Additional Expansion The MX135 has the built-in ability to control a separate remote audio/video zone with program selection independent of Zone A, using a dedicated power amplifier and speakers. A rear panel connector is provided to interface with the CR16 Remote Control System to add four additional Remote A/V Zones. Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uniform Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long life of the LEDs. • Glass Front Panel The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the MX135 will be retained for many years. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 7 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX135. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MX135 into cabinets. 17-3/4" 45.09cm Front View of the MX135 8-7/8" 22.54cm 9-7/16" 23.97cm 17" 43.18cm Rear View of the MX135 13-1/4" 33.66cm 18-1/2" 46.99cm 17" 43.18cm 8-1/4" Side View of the MX135 3/16" 0.48cm 13/16" 2.06cm 14-1/16" 35.72cm 8 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 20.96cm 7/8" 2.22cm www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Installation Installation The MX135 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, side of the A/V Control Center, so that airflow is not obstanding on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a structed. Allow 21 inches (53.34cm) depth behind the front piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54cm) in front of the mounting may be removed from the bottom of the MX135 when it is panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in with the mounting screws should be retained for possible the drawing. future use if the MX135 is removed from the custom installation and used free 17-1/16" standing. The re43.34cm quired panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation MX135 Front Panel 8-5/16" 21.11cm for your MX135. Custom Cabinet Cutout Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MX135 diCutout Opening Cabinet rectly above a heat for Front Custom Mounting generating compoPanel nent such as a high powered amplifier. If all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a quiet MX135 Side View running ventilation in Custom Cabinet fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system comCutout Opening for Ventilation Support 1" Chassis ponents at the coolest Shelf 2.54cm Spacers possible operating temperature. A custom cabinet 13" installation should 33.02cm provide the following MX135 Bottom View minimum spacing 14-1/4" 15" in Custom Cabinet 13" Cutout 36.20cm 38.10cm dimensions for cool 33.02cm Opening operation. Allow at for least 2 inches Ventilation (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the 10-7/8" bottom and 1 inch 27.64cm (2.54cm) on each Notes: Center the Cutout Horitzonally on unit. For purposes of clarity, the above illustration is not drawn to scale. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 9 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Rear Panel Multizone, Control Connections and Switch TO MULTIZONE CONTROLLER connects to the McIntosh Multizone Controller Input B IR POWER On/ Off for Zone A or B external Sensors SUM A Data Port for connections to other McIntosh Components Connect the MX135 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage 10 SUM Data Port for Zones A and B provides connections to the other McIntosh Components RS232 connector for connection to a computer or other control device KEYPADS ZONE A and B for a McIntosh Keypad or IR room sensor HOME Data Port connects to the optional HC-1 Home Controller POWER CONTROL A and B send a turn On/Off signal to a McIntosh Power Amplifier for each Zone IR INPUTS for Zone A or B external sensors ACC sends a turn On/Off signal to McIntosh Source Components VIDEO sends a turn On/Off signal to McIntosh Video Source Components Digitized in Heiloo Netherland DATA Ports send signals to compatible source components to allow remote control operation www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Rear Panel Audio and Digital Audio Connections DIGITAL INPUTS CD1, SAT, and LV receive a digital audio signal from the Optical Output of a component ZONE B OUTPUTS send a two channel signal from the analog inputs as selected by the INPUT B Control DIGITAL INPUTS CD2, TV and DVD receive a digital audio signal from the Coaxial Output of a component INPUTS for analog audio signals from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD, TAPE or AUX components ZONE A FIXED OUTPUTS send a fixed line level, two channel analog signal as selected by the INPUT A control OUTPUTS VCR 1 and 2 supply analog audio record signals for recorders The eight channel EXTERNAL INPUTS accept audio signals from a component or external processor DIGITAL OUTPUTS both optical and coaxial, provide a digital audio signal to an external digital processor ZONE A BALANCED OUTPUTS contain the program signals for all eight channels Digitized in Heiloo Netherland TUNER INput/OUTput allows for connecting an external tuner to the MX135 when the optional TM1 Module is not installed or Tuner Audio Output Signals when the TM1 is installed in the MX135 BALANCED INPUTS for two channel component sources MULTI-CHANNEL AMPlifier connector accepts a 25 conductor cable that connects all audio and power control signals to a McIntosh Power Amplifier ZONE A OUTPUTS send all eight audio channel signals to power amplifier inputs 11 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Rear Panel Video Connections COMPONENT INPUTS receive Component Video (Y, PR and PB) Signals from five Component Video Sources OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2 supply Composite Video Signals for recorders OUTPUT MONitor A sends a Composite or S-Video Signal to a monitor/TV located in Zone A INPUTS for Composite Video Signals from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD, TAPE or AUX components OUTPUT MONitor B sends a Composite or S-Video Signal to a monitor/TV located in Zone B COMPONENT OUTPUTS send Component Video (Y, PR and PB) Signals to the ZONE A Video Monitor 12 Note: If the MX135 A/V System Control Center has the TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed, proceed to page 53 for Rear Panel Antenna Connection Information. OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2 supply S-Video Signals for recorders Digitized in Heiloo Netherland INPUTS for S-Video Signals from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD, TAPE or AUX components www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control 1. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX135 DVD (input 11) Data Port to the McIntosh DVD Player Data In Jack. Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to the MX135, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a Satellite Receiver can be remotely controlled using a McIntosh Remote Control and Keypads. 2. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX135 HOME Data Port to the Home Controller Data In Jack. 3. Connect a 4 conductor shielded cable from the MX135 ZONE A KEYPAD Socket to a McIntosh WK-4 Keypad. 4. Connect a DB37 Cable, shielded straight through 37 conductor, from the MX135 TO MULTIZONE CONTROLLER Connector to the CR16 Multizone “Controller Input B” socket. 5. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX135 POWER CONTROL ACC Jack to the McIntosh DVD Player Power Control In Jack. 6. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX135 POWER CONTROL A Jack to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Power Control In Jack. 7. Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Power Control AC Outlet Strip Power Control Jack. 8. Optionally, connect a Data Control Cable from the MX135 IR INPUTS A to an external IR Sensor. McIntosh CR16 Multizone Controller McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Home Controller McIntosh Power Control IR Sensor McIntosh WK-4 Keypad McIntosh DVD Player Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 13 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Connect Digital Audio Components How to Connect Digital Audio Components 1. Connect a cable from the MX135 DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD INPUT (Input F) to the McIntosh Coaxial Digital Output of the McIntosh DVD Player. 2. Connect a cable from the MX135 SAT INPUT (Input B) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Satellite Receiver. 3. Connect a cable from the MX135 LV INPUT (Input C) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Digital Audio Recorder. 4. Connect a cable from the Digital Audio Recorder Input to the MX135 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT. Digital Audio Recorder Digital IN Satellite Receiver Digital OUT McIntosh DVD Player 14 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Connect Audio Components for five or six channels How to Connect Audio Components for five or six channels The MX135 accepts Analog Audio and Digital Audio Signal Inputs. It is important to connect the Analog Outputs along with the Digital Audio Signal Output from source components connected to the MX135. This will assure that the audio from that source component is available to the VCR1 and 2 Outputs, Zone B and optional CR16 Multizone System. 1. Connect a DB25 Cable, shielded straight through 25 conductor, from the MX135 MULTI-CHANNEL AMP Connector to the McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier Multi-Channel Input Socket. 2. Connect a cable from the MX135 Analog Audio INPUTs (Input 11) to the McIntosh 2 CH Audio Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player. 3. Connect balanced cables from the MX135 ZONE A BALANCED INPUTS 1 to the McIntosh Balanced Audio Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player. 4. Connect cables from the MX135 EXTERNAL Audio INPUTs to the McIntosh 5.1CH Audio Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player. 5. Connect a cable from the MX135 Left and Right Analog Audio INPUTs (Input 6) to the Left and Right Analog Audio Outputs of the Satellite Receiver. 6. Connect a cable from the MX135 VCR1 Audio OUTPUT (Output 9) to the VCR Audio Input. 7. Connect a cable from the MX135 VCR1 Audio INPUT (Input 9) to the VCR Audio Output. 8. Connect a cable from the MX135 LV Audio INPUT (Input 8) to the Digital Audio Recorder Analog Output. 9. Connect a cable from the MX135 VCR2 Audio OUTPUT (Output 10) to Digital Audio Recorder Analog Input. McIntosh Powered Subwoofer 10. Connect a cable from the MX135 ZONE A SUBwoofer OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Line In Jack. Digital Audio Recorder Satellite Receiver VCR Analog IN Analog OUT IN OUT McIntosh Multichannel Power Amplifier McIntosh DVD Player Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 15 www.freeservicemanuals.info 16 5/10/2017 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Notes Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 17 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Connect Video Components How to Connect Video Components There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected to and selected by the MX135; Composite, S-Video and Component. The built-in Digital Video Processing Circuitry can Up-Convert the desired Composite Input to SVideo; it will also Up-Convert the desired Composite or SVideo Inputs to Component Video. Connect all of the available Source Component Video Outputs (Component, SVideo and Composite), using the appropriate Video Cables to the MX135. This will assure that video is available to the Zone B and VCR Outputs. Refer to Input Setup Menu on page 34 for additional information. 1. Connect video cables from the MX135 DVD VIDEO INPUTS to the McIntosh Video Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player. 2. Connect video cables from the MX135 DVD COMPONENT INPUT 5 to the McIntosh Component Video Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player. 3. Connect video cables from the MX135 SAT VIDEO INPUTS to the Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver. 4. Connect video cables from the MX135 SAT COMPONENT INPUT 1 to the McIntosh Component Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver. 5. Connect video cables from the MX135 VCR1 INPUTS to the VCR Video Outputs. 6. Connect video cables from the MX135 VCR1 OUTPUTS to the VCR Video Inputs. 7. Connect video cables from the MX135 MON A COMPONENT OUTPUTS to the Monitor/TV Component Video Inputs. Note: If the Monitor/TV does not have Component Video Inputs, then connect the MX135 MON A S-Video or Composite Output(s) instead. Monitor/TV Satellite Receiver VCR IN OUT To AC Outlet McIntosh DVD Player 18 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland Note: If the MX135 A/V System Control Center has the TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed, proceed to page 54 for How to Connect Antennas Information. www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Connect for Zone B How to Connect for Zone B The MX135 is a Dual Zone A/V Control Center. For Zone B activation, a Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers are required and the addition of a McIntosh Sensor or Keypad allows for more convenient operation. To provide the best video quality for Zone B, it is important to use high quality cables and keep the cable lengths as short as possible. If SVideo Connections are used, make sure the cable’s signal carrying wires are individually shielded. 3. Connect a cable from the MX135 KEYPADS ZONE B to the McIntosh Keypad. 4. Connect a cable from the MX135 MON B S-Video Socket to the Monitor/TV video input. 5. Connect the MX135 to a live AC Outlet. Monitor/TV Note: If Zone B will not be connected at this time, proceed to step 5. 1. Connect a cable from the MX135 POWER CONTROL B Jack to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack. 2. Connect a cable from the MX135 ZONE B OUTPUTS Left and Right to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Unbalanced Left and Right Inputs. To AC Outlet McIntosh WK-4 Keypad McIntosh Power Amplifier Right Loudspeaker Left Loudspeaker Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 19 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Front Panel Controls and Sensor Allows up or down adjustment for each trim parameter Adjusts the Listen Volume Level of all eight channels Selects which of the eleven Audio/Video Sources or Tuner Signal is available for VCR Outputs, Zone B Audio Outputs and MONitor B Video Outputs Selects which of the eleven Audio/ Video Sources or Tuner Signal is available at the Zone A Audio Outputs, Component and MONitor A Video Outputs IR (Infra Red) Sensor accepts IR signals directly from the Remote Control Selects the parameter for making audio and front panel display adjustments 20 Selects the desired audio operating mode and selects the external eight channel input Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Front Panel Push-buttons and Switch Activates control of Zone B, both Input Selection and Volume Adjustment Allows for the storing into memory various MX135 Settings Switches On and Off Zones A or B, or resets all the MX135 microprocessors Move Up or Down through various selections and for Tuning Up or Down the AM or FM Broadcast Band when the optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed Press to go into Setup Mode to change the settings Switches Off the entire multizone system Move Left or Right through selections and for scrolling through the Tuner Presets stored in memory, when the optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed Allows for the selection of various MX135 Functions Digitized in Heiloo Netherland Switches all AC Power On or Off Activates the volume compression circuit, supported by selected Dolby Digital sound tracks 21 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Front Panel Displays Indicates Input Selection Status, Volume, Trim Adjustments, Surround Modes, Setup Functions. The Tuner Functions are displayed when the Optional TM1 Module is installed Indicates which Trim Parameter has been selected Indicates the name of the Sound Processing Format that is in use for INPUT A (Listen) Selector and if it is receiving a DIGITAL SIGNAL Indicates the Listen Output Format and which channels are active; L (Left Front), C (Center), R (Right Front), SUB (Subwoofer), LS (Left Surround), BS (Back Surround) and RS (Right Surround) Indicates when Zone B Front Control is active Indicates when the Late Night Processing has been selected Indicates the Format of the Incoming Signal and which channels are active; L (Left Front), C (Center), R (Right Front), LFE (Low Frequency Effects), LS (Left Surround), S (Pro Logic Surround) and RS (Right Surround) 22 Indicates which Surround Mode is in use Digitized in Heiloo Netherland Indicates when the Input Source selected is processing a Digital Signal Indicates when the MX135 is in Standby/On Mode www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MX135 has been factory configured with default operating settings allowing for immediate use. Changes to the default settings are accomplished with the built-in Setup Feature using On Screen Menus. Follow the sequence listed in the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu, as some of these adjustments are interactive. Note: One of the MX135 MON A Video OUTPUTS must be connected to the video input of a Monitor/TV for viewing the On Screen Menus. 1. Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MX135 is in Standby mode. Refer to figures 1 and 2. Note: When the MX135 Main POWER Switch is first switched ON, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will Figure 1 indicate MX-135 and the Front Panel Nomenclature will illuminate for about two seconds. Figure 4 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV Screen. Refer to figures 4, 5 and 6. 4. Access the desired Setup Figure 5 Menu by pressing the Up or Down directional push-buttons followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button on the supplied Remote Control. The desired Setup Menu will then appear on the Monitor/TV Screen. Use the Up or Down directional push-buttons to SELECT/OK the menu item and press the Left or Right directional push-buttons to change the current setting. 5. After all adjustments are complete, select MAIN MENU by pressing the Up or Down directional push-buttons followed by SELECT/OK Push-button on the remote control. Note: Exiting from the active menu may also be performed by pressing the EXIT Push-button on the Remote Control. Figure 2 2. To Turn On the MX135, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. During the circuitry initialization period (approximately four seconds) after turn-on, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will first indicate WARMING UP followed by the word MUTE (Audio Outputs will be muted). Refer to figures 1, 3a and 3b. MENU: MAIN SYSTEM SETUP ÆSPEAKER SIZE SPEAKER TIME DELAY SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT SETUP VOLUME SETUP ADVANCED EXIT Figure 3a Figure 3b Notes: For normal operation, switch the MX135 On and Off with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also switch the MX135 On and Off by using the supplied Remote Control. If the MX135 is not going to be used for an extended period of time, turn off all AC Power with the Power Switch. Figure 6 3. Press and hold the MX135 Front Panel SETUP Pushbutton for approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 23 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Default Settings 6. If adjustments have been performed, the Adjustment Acceptance Menu will appear on the Monitor/ TV screen asking if you want to save the adjustments in memory. Use the Up or Down directional pushbuttons to select YES to save, or NO to not save, then press the SELECT/OK Push-button to exit the Setup Mode and return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7. ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE DO YOU WANT TO SAVE THEM? ÆNO YES The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a default setting: Speaker Size: Speaker Type Speaker Setting Refer to Page Front ............................ Small .............................. 26 Center .......................... Small .............................. 26 Surround ..................... Small .............................. 26 Back Surr .................... Small2 ............................ 26 Subwoofer1 .................. Yes .................................. 26 Sub Xover .................... 80Hz .............................. 26 MC Bass Mode ........... Off .................................. 26 Speaker Time Delay: Speaker Location Viewing Distance Refer to Page All Locations .................... 10 feet ........................ 28 Speaker Level: Speaker Location Initial Level Refer to Page All Locations .................... 0 ................................. 29 Figure 7 Analog Inputs (Zones A and B): Number Name Refer to Page 0 .......................... TUN ................................... 31 1 .......................... PH/AUX ............................ 31 2 .......................... CD1 ................................... 31 3 .......................... CD2 ................................... 31 4 .......................... TAPE 1 .............................. 31 5 .......................... TAPE 2 .............................. 31 6 .......................... SAT .................................... 31 7 .......................... TV ...................................... 31 8 .......................... LV ...................................... 31 9 .......................... VCR 1 ................................ 31 10 .......................... VCR 2 ................................ 31 11 .......................... DVD .................................. 31 Digital Inputs (Zone A): Letter Type Name Refer to Page A ....... Optical ......... CD 1 ............................. 32 B ........ Optical ......... SAT .............................. 32 C ........ Optical ......... LV ................................ 32 D ....... Coaxial ......... CD 2 ............................. 32 E ........ Coaxial ......... TV ................................ 32 F ........ Coaxial ......... DVD ............................ 32 24 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP Zone A Analog Input: Number Setting Refer to Page 0 - 11 ......................... RCA ............................. 32 Surr (Surround) Mode Default: Number Setting Refer to Page 0 - 11 ........................ LAST ............................ 33 Video Power Control: Number Power Control Refer to Page 0 - 11 .......................... ON .............................. 33 Component Video Inputs (Zone A): Number Name Refer to Page 1 .......................... SAT ............................... 34 2 .......................... TV ................................. 34 3 .......................... VCR 1 ........................... 34 4 .......................... VCR 2 ........................... 34 5 .......................... DVD ............................. 34 Video Converter: Number Conversion Refer to Page 0 - 11 ......................... OFF ............................. 34 Volume Setup: Description Initial Setting Refer to Page Zone A Volume Preset: ............ Last ................. 37 Zone A Volume Maximum: ..... 99 ................... 37 Zone B Volume Preset: ............ 20 ................... 37 Zone B Volume Maximum: ..... 99 ................... 37 Advanced Digital Settings: Function Setting Refer to Page RC Toggle: ..................... OFF ....................... 38 Advanced Input Select Power: Function Setting Refer to Page Input Select Power: ............ OFF ................... 38 1 The Low Frequency Effect (LFE) Sound Information is usually assigned to the Subwoofer Channel. If the Subwoofer Channel is switched Off and one or more of the Front Channel Loudspeakers are set to Large in the Speaker Size Setup Menu, the LFE Sound Information will be redirected to the Large Loudspeaker(s). Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 25 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size A Home Theater System can include a variety of Loudspeakers with various capabilities. The LARGE listing refers to the Loudspeaker’s capability for reproducing bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies. If a Loudspeaker can not reproduce bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies, it is considered SMALL. If you do not have a Subwoofer, you must have Front (Left and Right) Loudspeakers that are LARGE in order to hear the low frequencies below the Subwoofer Crossover Setting of 80Hz. If you are unsure as to the bass performance capabilities of your Loudspeakers, select the SMALL setting. 1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button for approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select Speaker Size on the On-Screen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 8. Notes: The very first time the SPEAKER SIZE Menu is accessed, the factory default settings will be indicated. In the Speaker Size Menu Setting Options, the number after the name of Small or Large refers to quantity of Loudspeakers. If the setting for the Back Surround Loudspeaker is Small 1 (BSL - Back Surround Left), only the Zone A Back Output Left Channel will have audio output. 3. Select the appropriate Loudspeaker location and type by using the Up or Down directional push-buttons to select first the menu item and then press the Left or Right directional push-buttons to change the current setting. MENU: SPEAKER SIZE ÆFRONT: CENTER: SURROUND: BACK SURROUND: SUBWOOFER: SUB Crossover: MC BASS MODE MAIN MENU Figure 8 4. When all of the settings on the SPEAKER SIZE Menu agree with the Loudspeakers in your Home Theater System, perform the SUB Crossover and/or the MC BASS MODE adjustments or if no adjustments are needed, then continue to the SPEAKER TIME DELAY Settings. If you do not wish to perform SPEAKER TIME DELAY adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 5. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Notes: When the Front Loudspeakers are set to Small, the options in the Speaker Size Setup Menu for the Center and Surround Loudspeakers are Small or None; the Subwoofer Loudspeaker will be set to the On position. If the Surround Loudspeakers are set to Small, the options in the Speaker Size Setup Menu for the Back Surrround Loudspeaker are Small 1(BSL), Small 2 or None. When the Small 1 (BSL) setting is selected, the BACK Surround Right Channel ZONE A OUTPUT will be switched Off. A chart has been provided on the next page to record your system settings. 26 Small Small Small Small2 Yes 80Hz OFF Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t Sub Crossover The MX135 incorporates a built-in Electronic Crossover. The Crossover will redirect all of the audio frequencies below the crossover frequency setting to the Subwoofer and all the frequencies above the setting to the appropriate remaining Home Theater Loudspeakers. The default setting for the SUB Crossover frequency setting is 80 Hz, which is the correct frequency for most Home Theater Loudspeaker Systems. Refer to figure 8 and perform the following steps to change the setting. 6. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SUB Crossover from the SPEAKER SIZE OnScreen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to change the crossover frequency to the desired setting. Notes: The range of adjustment is from 60Hz to 120Hz in 10Hz increments. When the Input Source is Analog and the Surround Mode is set to STEREO (the Alphanumeric Front Panel Display will indicate PURE STEREO) the crossover frequency will default to 80Hz. 7. Next perform the MC Bass Mode adjustment below or if no adjustment is needed, then continue to the SPEAKER TIME DELAY Settings. If you do not wish to perform SPEAKER TIME DELAY adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 8. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. MC Bass Mode When a Home Theater System contains Loudspeakers that are refered to as Large, the Bass Management Circuitry will direct all the Low Frequency Sounds away from the Subwoofer and to the Large Loudspeakers. With the MC BASS MODE set to ON the Low Frequency Sounds are sent to both the Large Loudspeakers and to the Subwoofer, thus increasing the total low frequency output of the Home Theater System. The default setting for the MC BASS MODE is OFF. Refer to figure 8 and perform the following steps to switch it On. Note: The MC BASS Mode is only active when the Source is either a Two Channel Analog or Digital Signal. 9. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select MC BASS MODE from the SPEAKER SIZE On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to activate the circuit. Select MAIN MENU and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen. 10. Next continue to the SPEAKER TIME DELAY Settings. If you do not wish to perform SPEAKER TIME DELAY adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 11. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Loudspeaker Size Loudspeaker Default Setting Front (L&R) Small Center Small Surround (L&R) Small Back Surround New Setting Small 2 Subwoofer Yes Sub Crossover MC Bass 80Hz Off Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 27 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay The following Time Delay Adjustments will electronically compensate for different Loudspeaker distances from the Listening/Viewing Area. Refer to figure 9. Time delay is measured in feet. The delays can be adjusted from 1 feet to 20 feet in one foot increments for each Loudspeaker. MENU: SPEAKER TIME DELAY ÆLEFT FRONT 10FT CENTER 10FT RIGHT FRONT 10FT RIGHT SURROUND 10FT RIGHT BACK SUR 10FT LEFT BACK SUR 10FT LEFT SURROUND 10FT SUBWOOFER 10FT Note: Before performing the TIME DELAY adjustments, you must first have completed the SPEAKER SIZE adjustments. 1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button for approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SPEAKER TIME DELAY on the On-Screen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 10. Note: The very first time the SPEAKER TIME DELAY MENU is accessed, the factory default settings will be indicated. 3. Measure the distance from the Listening/Viewing Area to each of the Loudspeakers. A table has been provided to record the measurements and settings. Note: A distance measurement that contains fractions of a foot, should be rounded up or down to the nearest whole number for this procedure. 4. Select the appropriate Loudspeaker location and type by using the Up or Down directional push-buttons to select first the menu item and then press the Left or Right directional push-buttons to change the cur- MAIN MENU Figure 10 rent setting. When all of the settings on the SPEAKER TIME DELAY Menu agree with the Loudspeaker measured distances in your Home Theater System, select MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen. 5. Continue next to the SPEAKER LEVEL Settings. If you do not wish to perform SPEAKER LEVEL Adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 6. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Loudspeaker Time Delay Figure 9 28 Location Default Setting Left Front 10 feet Center 10 feet Right Front 10 feet Right Surround 10 feet Right Back Sur 10 feet Left Back Sur 10 feet Left Surround 10 feet Subwoofer 10 feet Digitized in Heiloo Netherland New Setting www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t How to Adjust Loudspeaker Levels A properly setup Home Theater Surround Sound System will have all Loudspeaker levels adjusted to the same volume level in the Listening/Viewing Area. The MX135 includes a built-in test signal generator and its output is switched into each Loudspeaker, either automatically or manually. The correct volume level for each Loudspeaker can be determined in the Listening/Viewing area, either with a sound pressure meter or by listening. Level adjustments are made in 1dB steps, over a plus or minus 12dB range, by using the Remote Control Left and Right directional push-buttons. MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL ÆOFF LEFT FRONT CENTER RIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT BACK SURR LEFT BACK SURR LEFT SURROUND SUBWOOFER MAIN MENU Notes: Before adjusting the SPEAKER LEVELs, perform the SPEAKER SIZE and SPEAKER TIME DELAY adjustments first. The SPEAKER LEVEL On-Screen Display will only indicate channels that have been switched On in the SPEAKER SIZE Menu. A sound level pressure meter will greatly aid in adjusting the Loudspeaker levels and the Left Front Loudspeaker Volume level can serve as a reference. 1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SPEAKER LEVEL on the On-Screen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 11. Note: The very first time the SPEAKER LEVEL MENU is accessed, the factory default settings will be indicated. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Figure 11 is louder or softer in any of the Loudspeakers, the levels should be adjusted so you hear the same test signal volume from all of the Loudspeakers. 6. Adjust the volume of the test signal by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons on the Remote Control. If an adjustment is made on a Loudspeaker, there is an additional 2-second time interval before the system switches to the next Loudspeaker. As a level is changed, the on-screen display instantly indicates the level change with numbers or minus numbers. 7. As the test signal switches to succeeding Loudspeak- 3. Determine whether you wish to use the Automatic (requires less push-button presses) or Manual (quicker when used with a sound pressure meter) Loudspeaker Level switching mode. For Automatic switching, proceed to Step 4. For Manual switching, proceed to Step 11 on the next page. Automatic Loudspeaker Level Switching 4. Using the Left or Right directional push-buttons, select AUTO MODE from the SPEAKER LEVEL OnScreen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button to activate the Automatic Loudspeaker Level Switching Mode. The test signal will start cycling continuously through all Loudspeakers in 2-second intervals. Refer to figure 12. 5. While in the Listening/Viewing area, note the volume levels from each of the Loudspeakers as the test signal switches. If you determine that the test signal volume Digitized in Heiloo Netherland MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL ÆAUTO MODE: PRESS SELECT LEFT FRONT 0 CENTER 0 RIGHT FRONT 0 RIGHT SURROUND 0 RIGHT BACK SURR 0 LEFT BACK SURR 0 LEFT SURROUND 0 SUBWOOFER 0 MAIN MENU Figure 12 29 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL ÆAUTO MODE: SELECT TO STOP LEFT FRONT 0 CENTER 0 RIGHT FRONT 0 RIGHT SURROUND 0 RIGHT BACK SURR 0 LEFT BACK SURR 0 LEFT SURROUND 0 SUBWOOFER 0 MAIN MENU MENU: SPEAKER LEVEL ÆMANUAL MODE: PRESS SELECT LEFT FRONT 0 CENTER 0 RIGHT FRONT 0 RIGHT SURROUND 0 RIGHT BACK SURR 0 LEFT BACK SURR 0 LEFT SURROUND 0 SUBWOOFER 0 MAIN MENU Figure 13 Figure 14 ers, repeat the level adjustment process until the test signal volume levels of all the Loudspeakers are the same. The Loudspeaker level cycling mode can be repeated as often as necessary. 8. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button to switch Off the Automatic Loudspeaker Level Switching Mode. Refer to figure 13. 9. Continue next to the INPUT SETUP. If you do not wish to perform INPUT SETUP Adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 10. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Manual Loudspeaker Level Switching 11. Using the Left or Right directional push-buttons, select MANUAL MODE from the SPEAKER LEVEL On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/ OK Push-button to activate the Manual Loudspeaker LEVEL Switching Mode. Refer to figure 14. 12. Adjust the volume of the Loudspeaker by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons on the Remote Control. 13. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select the next Loudspeaker and perform the level adjusting procedure. Continue this for each of the remain30 ing Loudspeakers. Repeat this as often as necessary until you are satisfied that the volume levels of all the Loudspeakers are the same. 14. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button to switch Off the Manual Loudspeaker Level Switching Mode. 15. Continue next to the INPUT SETUP. If you do not wish to perform INPUT SETUP Adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/ TV screen and proceed to the next step. 16. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Loudspeaker Levels Location Default Setting New Setting Left Front 0dB Center 0dB Right Front 0dB Right Surround 0dB Right Back Sur 0dB Left Back Sur 0dB Left Surround 0dB Subwoofer 0dB Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t How to Change the Input Setup The MX135 has twelve Analog Audio Inputs numbered 0 through 11, six Digital Audio Inputs lettered A through F and five Component Video Inputs numbered 1 through 5. These inputs already have assigned titles and associations that will allow for immediate hookup, operation and enjoyment. If these starting assignments and associations do not match up with components in your system, they may be reassigned from the default settings. The following example will illustrate how to rename the TAPE2 Input to DVD2 and assign it the LV Digital Input. When the Zone A or B Input Selector is rotated to select what was originally the TAPE2 Input, DVD2 will now appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. The Surround Mode, Video Power Control, Video Converter Input and Component Video can also be set for each Input. Notes: 1. The very first time the INPUT SETUP is accessed, the default settings will be indicated. 2. Unused Inputs may be switched Off so that they will not appear when rotating through the input source choices using the Zone A or Zone B Input Selector and also will not be available when using the Remote Control or Keypad. 3. If the MX135 is connected to either a CR16 or CR12 Multizone Controller, refer to Important Information note number 7 on page 5. 1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons on the Remote Control, select INPUT SETUP on the OnScreen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 3. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select Input Number 5 - IR-TP2. Refer to figure 15. MENU: INPUT SETUP ÆSOURCE INPUT 5 TITLE DIGITAL INPUT ZONE A ANALOG INPUT SURR MODE VIDEO POWER COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO CONV INPUT MAIN MENU IR-TP2 TAPE2 NONE RCA LAST ON NONE OFF Figure 15 5. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select “D” as the first character of the new title. Note: The TITLE may be up to 4 characters in length including (0 thru 9) and (A thru Z). 6. Press the Right directional push-button to select the second character position of the title. 7. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons to select “V” the second character of the title. 8. Select the two remaining characters “D” and “2” of the title by using the directional push-buttons. 9. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button once and then press the Down directional push-button. Note: The information displayed after the Source Input Number indicates which IR Remote Control Command selects the input. MENU: INPUT SETUP SOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2 ÆTITLE A DIGITAL INPUT NONE ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA SURR MODE LAST VIDEO POWER ON COMPONENT VIDEO NONE VIDEO CONV INPUT MAIN MENU OFF Analog Audio/Video Input Title 4. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select TITLE, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button. The On-Screen Menu Title can now be changed from the default name. Refer to figure 16. Figure 16 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 31 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 10. Proceed to the Digital Input Setting. If you do not wish to perform Digital Input Setting at this time, proceed to the ZONE A Analog Input Setting. Digital Input There are three Optical Digital Inputs and three Coaxial Digital Inputs available for assignment with any of the eleven Analog Audio/Video Inputs. The following example describes how to reassign Digital Input C, which by default has been assigned to Input Number 8 LV, over to the newly created DVD2 Input instead. 11. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the DVD2 Input Number 5. 12. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select DIGITAL INPUT on the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the OPT C LK Digital Input. Refer to figure 17. Notes: A Digital Input may be assigned to multiple Audio Inputs. The “LK” after the Digital Input Name indicates the MX135 will stay locked into the Digital Mode even with an interruption of the Signal. When the Lock is Off, the MX135 will switch to the associate Analog Input Signal if there is interruption of the Digital Signal. 13. Continue next to the ZONE A Analog Input Setting. If you do not wish to perform ZONE A Analog Input Setting at this time, proceed to the SURR MODE setting. ZONE A Analog Input The MX135 has two pairs of Stereo Balanced Inputs that may be assigned to any of the eleven Audio Inputs instead of unbalanced (RCA Type) jacks. The AUX Input also includes the option of connecting a Turntable with a Moving Magnet type Phono Cartridge to PH/AUX unbalanced jacks. In the steps below, the BALanced 1 Inputs will be assigned to the DVD Input and the PH/AUX Input will change over to a Phono Input. 14. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the DVD Input Number 11. 15. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select ZONE A ANALOG INPUT on the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Right directional push-button to select BAL1. Refer to figure 18. Note: The BALanced (1 or 2) Input may be assigned to multiple Audio Inputs. 16. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the PH/AUX Input Number 1. 17. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select ZONE A ANALOG INPUT on the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Right directional push-button to select the PHON. Refer to figure 19. 18. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select TITLE, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button. The On-Screen Menu Title can now be changed from the default name. MENU: INPUT SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP SOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2 TITLE DVD2 ÆDIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA SURR MODE LAST VIDEO POWER ON COMPONENT VIDEO NONE SOURCE INPUT 11 - IR-DVD TITLE DVD1 DIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ÆZONE A ANALOG INPUT BAL1 SURR MODE LAST VIDEO POWER ON COMPONENT VIDEO 5 VIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU OFF VIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU Figure 17 32 Figure 18 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland OFF www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t MENU: INPUT SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP SOURCE INPUT 1 - IR-PH/AUX TITLE PHON DIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ÆZONE A ANALOG INPUT PHON SURR MODE LAST VIDEO POWER ON COMPONENT VIDEO NONE SOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2 TITLE DVD2 DIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA ÆSURR MODE CINEMA 1 VIDEO POWER ON COMPONENT VIDEO NONE VIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU OFF VIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU Figure 19 OFF Figure 20 19. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select “P” as the first character of the new title. 20. Press the Right directional push-button to select the second character position of the title. 21. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons to select “H” the second character of the title. 22. Select the two remaining characters “O” and “N” of the title by using the directional push-buttons. 23. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button once and then press the Down directional push-button. 24. Continue next to the SURR MODE Input Setting. If you do not wish to perform SURR MODE Input Setting at this time, proceed to the Video Power. Surround Mode By default, the MX135 will remember the last Surround Mode Setting for each input. It is also possible to assign a Default Surround Mode for each Input, so every time that Input is selected the Surround Mode will be the default setting instead of the last selected Surround Mode for the input. Refer to figure 20. 25. Using the Up or Down directional Push-buttons, select SURR MODE from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional Push-buttons to select the CINEMA 1 Surround Mode for DVD2 Input instead of the default setting of LAST. 26. Continue next to the VIDEO POWER Control. If you do not wish to perform VIDEO POWER Control Adjustments at this time, proceed to the Component Video Input. Video Power The MX135 has a VIDEO POWER CONTROL Jack and its activation is controllable by selecting any one of the Analog Audio/Video Inputs. By default all eleven Analog Audio/Video Inputs have the VIDEO POWER feature set to the ON Position. In the following example, the VIDEO POWER Settting for the new DVD2 Input will be switched Off. 27. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the DVD2 Input Number 5. 28. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select VIDEO POWER on the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select OFF. Refer to figure 21 on page 34. 29. If you do not wish to perform COMPONENT VIDEO Input Adjustments at this time, proceed to Video Converter Input. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 33 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 MENU: INPUT SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP SOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2 TITLE DVD2 DIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA SURR MODE CINEMA 1 ÆVIDEO POWER OFF COMPONENT VIDEO NONE SOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2 TITLE DVD2 DIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA SURR MODE CINEMA 1 VIDEO POWER OFF ÆCOMPONENT VIDEO 4 VIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU OFF VIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU OFF Figure 21 Figure 22 Component Video Input The MX135 has Electronic Input Switching for five Component Video Sources and they may be assigned to any of the eleven Analog Audio/Digital Inputs. The following example describes how to reassign COMPONENT 4 IN Video Input, which by default has been assigned to VCR2 Input, over to the newly created DVD2 Input and switching the VCR2 Component Video Input to Off. 34. If you do not wish to perform VIDEO CONVERTER Adjustments at this time, proceed to step 37. Note: The MX135 allows for assigning a Component Video Input to multiple Analog Audio/Digital Inputs. 30. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the DVD2 Input, Number 5. 31. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select COMPONENT VIDEO on the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select 4. Refer to figure 22. 32. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the VCR2 Input, Number 10. 33. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select COMPONENT VIDEO on the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select OFF. 34 Video Converter The MX135 Video Converter feature allows the Up-Conversions of Composite Video Signals to S-Video and Component Video; S-Video Input Signals may be converted to Component Video. This will provide better picture quality and will simplify video connections and operation of the TV/Monitor. In the following example, the VCR1 Input has a S-Video Signal and it will be converted to Component Video. 35. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select SOURCE INPUT from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the VCR1 Input, Number 9. 36. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select VIDEO CONV. INPUT on the OnScreen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select S-VID. Refer to figure 23. 37. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select MAIN MENU on the On-Screen Menu and press the SELECT/OK Push-button. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t MENU: INPUT SETUP SOURCE INPUT 5 - IR-TP2 TITLE DVD2 DIGITAL INPUT OPT C LK ZONE A ANALOG INPUT RCA SURR MODE CINEMA 1 VIDEO POWER OFF COMPONENT VIDEO 4 ÆVIDEO CONV. INPUT MAIN MENU S-VID Figure 23 38. Continue next to the VOLUME SETUP on page 37. If you do not wish to perform VOLUME SETUP Adjustments at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 39. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 35 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Analog and Digital Audio Input Source Settings Number Default Title New Title Default Digital Input 0 TUNER - 1 PH/AUX - 2 CD1 A-Optical 3 CD2 D-Coaxial 4 TAPE1 - 5 TAPE2 - 6 SAT B-Optical 7 TV E-Coaxial 8 LV C-Optical 9 VCR1 - 10 VCR2 - 11 DVD F-Coaxial New Digital Input Video Inputs Source Settings Video Power Control Video Input Converter Number Title Default Setting 0 TUNER ON - OFF 1 PH/AUX ON - OFF 2 CD1 ON - OFF 3 CD2 ON - OFF 4 TAPE1 ON - OFF 5 TAPE2 ON - OFF 6 SAT ON 1 OFF 7 TV ON 2 OFF 8 LV ON - OFF 9 VCR1 ON 3 OFF 10 VCR2 ON 4 OFF 11 DVD ON 5 OFF 36 New Setting Component Video Source Default Setting New Setting Default Setting New Setting Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t How to Change the Volume Setup The MX135 has provisions for setting the wake-up volume listening level for Zones A and B. A maximum volume listening level can also be set for both zones. 1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons on the Remote Control, select VOLUME SETUP on the On-Screen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Pushbutton. Refer to figure 24. 3. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select ZONE A VOLUME PRESET from the OnScreen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select either LAST (the last volume level listened to) or a fixed (0-99) wake-up volume level. Refer to figure 25. Note: The Remote Control Volume Up push-buttons may also be used. SPEAKER SIZE SPEAKER TIME DELAY SPEAKER LEVEL INPUT SETUP ÆVOLUME SETUP ADVANCED EXIT Figure 24 and Down 4. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select ZONE A VOLUME MAXIMUM from the OnScreen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select the maximum volume level. 5. If desired, make similar adjustments for Zone B. 6. Continue to the ADVANCED settings on page 38. If you do not wish to perform ADVANCED settings at this time, select MAIN MENU from the menu. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 7. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. MENU: VOLUME SETUP ÆZONE A VOLUME PRESET: LAST ZONE A VOLUME MAXIMUM: 99 ZONE B VOLUME PRESET: ZONE B VOLUME MAXIMUM: 20 99 MAIN MENU Figure 25 Zone Volume Levels Zone MENU: MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Default Setting New Setting Zone A Wake-Up Last Zone A Maximum 99 Zone B Wake-Up 20 Zone B Maximum 99 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 37 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to change the Advanced Settings 1. Press and hold the Front Panel SETUP Push-button approximately three seconds to enter the Setup Mode. The word SETUP will appear on the MX135 Front Panel Display and the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will appear on the Monitor/TV screen. Refer to figure 6 on page 23. 2. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons on the Remote Control, select ADVANCED on the OnScreen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button. Refer to figure 26. RC Input Toggle The MX135 incorporates Automatic Digital/Analog Audio Input Switching. When a source with an assigned digital input is selected, the MX135 will automatically search first for a Digital Audio Signal; if no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to the Analog Signal. This RC Input Toggle feature can be manually overridden at any time by simply reselecting that same source by pressing the appropriate Remote Control Push-button. To activate the RC Input Toggle perform the following steps: 3. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select DIGITAL SETTINGS from the On-Screen Menu, followed by the SELECT/OK Push-button. 4. Use the Left or Right directional push-buttons to Select ON. Refer to figure 27. 5. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select ADVANCED MENU from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button. 6. Continue to the INPUT SELECT POWER ON Setting. If you do not wish to perform INPUT SELECT POWER ON Setting at this time, select the MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 7. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. MENU: ADVANCED ÆDIGITAL SETTINGS INPUT SELECT POWER ON: VERSION CHECK RESTORE DEFAULTS MAIN MENU Figure 26 select INPUT SELECT POWER ON from the OnScreen Menu, followed by pressing the Left or Right directional push-buttons to select OFF. 9. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select the MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 10. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. MENU: DIGITAL SETTINGS ÆRC INPUT TOGGLE: Input Select Power On The MX135 has a feature called Input Select Power On that allows for easier operation. When an Input Source Push-button on the Remote Control or Keypad is pressed, the MX135 will automatically switch-on without first having to press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. This feature may be de-activated by performing the following. Refer to figure 28. 8. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, ADVANCED MENU Figure 27 38 ON Digitized in Heiloo Netherland ON www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 SETUP, con’t Version Check McIntosh makes different versions of the MX135 to meet the requirements in each country where it is sold. The MX135 can display that version information by the following steps. 11. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select VERSION CHECK from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button. MX-135 V _ . _ . _ _ DAE - _ _ _ _ V _ . _ _ NTSC VIDEO USA TUNER RS232 OFF MENU: ADVANCED DIGITAL SETTINGS ÆINPUT SELECT POWER ON: VERSION CHECK RESTORE DEFAULTS OFF MAIN MENU Note: The MX135 RS232 Port Connection is controllable when connected to an external computer with the appropriate software. 12. Press the SELECT/OK Push-button to return to the ADVANCED Menu. 13. Select the MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen and proceed to the next step. 14. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. Restore Defaults The MX135 permits returning all of the previously entered On-Screen Operating Settings back to the Factory Default Values by the following steps. Figure 28 19. Select EXIT from the MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu. If you are satisfied with the changes that you may have made, select YES to save those changes or NO not to save them. The MX135 will then return to normal operation. Refer to figure 7 on page 24. 20. Switch the Main POWER Switch to the OFF Position. 21. Wait two minutes, then place the Main POWER Switch to the ON Position, then press the STANDBY Push-button. Note: It is advisable to write down all current settings before proceeding, in the event you desire to re-enter them later. 15. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select RESTORE DEFAULTS from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Pushbutton. 16. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select YES from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Push-button. Refer to figure 29. 17. The On-Screen Menu will give you a second chance before the MX135 will be returned to the Factory Default Settings. Using the Up or Down directional push-buttons, select YES from the On-Screen Menu, followed by pressing the SELECT/OK Pushbutton. 18. Select the MAIN MENU. The MAIN SYSTEM SETUP Menu will reappear on the Monitor/TV screen, proceed to the next step. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland MENU: RESTORE DEFAULTS RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS? NO ÆYES Figure 29 39 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the MX135 Note: For normal operation, turn the MX135 On and Off with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn On the MX135 by simply pressing the ON Push-button on the Remote Control. If the A/V System Controller is not going to be used for an extended period of time, turn Off all AC Power with the Power Switch. If the MX135 is in the Standby Mode and is connected to a McIntosh Audio/Video Multizone Control System Controller, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate REMOTE ZONE when any Zone of the Controller is switched On. The McIntosh MX135 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment of superb video and high fidelity audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s Manual. Power On and Off Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red Indicator above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MX135 is in Standby Mode and the title MX-135 will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display for approximately two seconds. To Switch-On the MX135 press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. During the circuitry initialization period (approximately four seconds) after turn-on, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will first indicate WARMING UP followed by the word MUTE (Audio Outputs will be muted). Refer to figures 30, 31a and 31b. Input Selection The INPUT A Selector Switch selects the program signal source for Zone A and is indicated on the right side of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. The INPUT B Selector Switch selects the program signal source for Zone B and the VCR outputs with the selected source indicated on the left side of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 32. The Selection of the source inputs for Zone A may also be accomplished by pressing the appropriate push-button on the Remote Control. Figure 31a Note: If the “RC Digital Toggle” feature in setup has been set to On, an additional press of the source selection pushbutton on the Remote Control will allow selection of either the Digital or Analog Signal Source for that assigned input. Refer to page 38 for additional information. Figure 31b Volume Control Adjust the VOLUME Control to select the desired level in Zone A (Listen). The Volume Control adjusts all eight channels simultaneously, and level is indicated from 0 to Figure 30 Figure 32 40 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the MX135 99 in the center of the front panel display. Zone B is not affected by the front panel VOLUME Control. Zone B (Record) volume level is adjusted only in Zone B with a Remote Control or Keypad. Enter When the MX135 has the optional TM1 Tuner Module installed, the ENTER Push-button is used for entering AM or FM Broadcast Stations into memory. System Off Normally, Remote Zones are turned On and Off individually in each respective zone by pressing the Power Pushbutton on a Keypad or Remote Control. If you desire to switch Off all zones of an entire McIntosh System simultaneously, including a control center and accessory source components, you can press the SYS OFF Push-button on the MX135 Front Panel. Refer to figure 33. Preset The PRESET Left and Right Push-buttons allow for selecting the next FM or AM Radio Station that has been stored into memory, when the optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed. Note: The Sys Off Push-button on a Keypad or Remote Control may also be used to switch Off the entire system. Setup Pressing the SETUP Push-button for three seconds activates the MX135 SETUP Mode for making changes to the Home Theater System. Tuning The TUNING Up and Down Push-buttons allow for tuning to up and down the FM or AM Radio Bands when the optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed. Select When the MX135 has the optional TM1 Tuner Module installed, the SELECT Push-button allows for selecting either the FM or AM Broadcast Bands. Late Night The LATE NIGHT Push-button turns a volume compression circuit On and Off. This feature suppresses loud sounds or music that might disturb neighbors or others not in the immediate area of the Home Theater. Soft levels are also raised slightly so they are still listenable at reduced overall volume levels. This works only on a Dolby Digital Sound Track with encoded data that supports the compression function. Reset of Microprocessors In the event that the controls of the MX135 stop functioning, there is a built-in user reset function. Press the POWER Switch to OFF and wait for two minutes. Then Press the POWER Switch to ON. This will reset the MX135 microprocessors. Refer to figure 32. Note: The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power and/or major changes in voltage. Figure 33 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 41 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Front Panel Status The three sets of front panel LEDs indicate the status of Input Format, Operating/Decoding Modes and the Output Format. Refer to figure 33 on page 41. Note: If a Digital Input is selected and the Digital Source Component is not producing an output signal, none of the Front Panel Status LEDs will illuminate. Input Format A. If the input signal source is Eight Channel Discrete, the front panel INPUT FORMAT LEDs L, C, R, LS, LFE, RS and S will illuminate. Refer to figure 34. B. If a Digital Input Signal Source is 2 Channel Surround Encoded, the front panel INPUT FORMAT Figure 34 LEDs L, R and S will illuminate. Note: This will only occur when the SURROUND MODE is in CINEMA1 or CINEMA2. C. If the Analog Input Signal Source is Stereo, the INPUT FORMAT LEDs L and R will illuminate. D. If an Analog Input Signal Source is Mono, both channels will be receiving the mono signal and the INPUT FORMAT LEDs L and R will illuminate. Operating Mode Displays E. The DOLBY DIGITAL Display will illuminate when the input contains Dolby Digital Encoded Signals. Refer to figure 35. F. The EX (Dolby Digital) Display will illuminate when the input contains Dolby Digital EX Encoded Signals. G. The PRO LOGIC IIx Display will illumiFigure 35 nate when the Surround Mode Selector is turned to CINEMA1 or MUSIC 1 positions. H. The DIGITAL SIGNAL Display will illuminate when the MX135 is processing a Digital Encoded Signal. 42 I. The DTS Display will illuminate when the input contains DTS Encoded Signals. J. The DTS ES Display will illuminate when the input contains DTS ES Encoded Signals. K. The NEO:6 Display will illuminate when the Surround Mode Selector is turned to CINEMA2 or MUSIC 2 positions. L. The 2 CHANNEL Display will illuminate when the Surround Mode Selector is turned to STEREO (2 CHANNEL) positions. Output Format: M. The OUTPUT FORMAT LEDs indicate the SURROUND MODE selected and the active audio channels. Refer to figure 36. Note: The following example of the illuminated LED is based upon a 7.1 channel system. If your system is configured as something other than 7.1 (e.g. no Center Loudspeaker or a single BackSurround Loudspeaker) then the number of LEDs Figure 36 illuminated will be different. N. STEREO mode will cause the L, R and SUB LEDs to illuminate. O. MUSIC 1, 2, 3, and 4 modes will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB, RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate. P. CINEMA1 mode will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB, RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate. Q. CINEMA2 mode will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB, RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate. R. EXTERNAL mode will cause the L, C, R, LS, SUB, RS, LBS and RBS to illuminate. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the Trim Mode How to Operate the Trim Mode The MX135 TRIM SELECT Switch together with the TRIM LEVEL Control provide the means for adjusting seven different audio functions and the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display Brightness. This can be accomplished from either the Front Panel Controls or with the supplied Remote Control, very conveniently from the Listening/ Viewing Area. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates the Trim Mode Selected and Trim Levels. You can create the sound quality that you prefer while listening to music or a movie sound track. Refer to figures 37 & 39. Note: The following Trim Examples are performed using the MX135 Front Panel Controls. They also can be made using the supplied Remote Control. Make any Trim Adjustments based on your own preferences. Loudspeaker Volume Levels The Volume Levels of the Center, Subwoofer and Surround Loudspeakers can be adjusted up or down by 12dB relative to the Left and Right Front Loudspeakers and saved in permanent memory for the Stereo, Music (1 - 4) and External Surround Modes. They are automatically recalled any time that particular input is selected again.The Surround Trim level adjustments made in CINEMA 1 and CINEMA 2 will revert back to the Setup Loudspeaker Levels when the MX135 is placed in STANDBY (Off). 1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control to the SUBWOOFER position and SUB TRIM appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 37. Note: Low Frequency Information must be present in the Program Source Material in order to hear any changes in the Subwoofer Loudspeaker Levels. Figure 37 2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the number 5 appears to the right of SUB TRIM on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example of increasing the Subwoofer level by 5dB. 3. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control to the SURR SPKR position and SURR TRIM appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 38. Figure 38 4. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control counterclockwise until the number -10 appears to the right of SURR TRIM on the display. This is an example of decreasing the Surround Loudspeakers Levels by 10dB. 5. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Figure 39 Control to the CENTER SPKR position and CTR TRIM appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 40. Figure 40 6. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the number 3 appears to the right of CTR TRIM on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example of increasing the Center Loudspeaker Level by 3dB. Notes: 1. If no Trim adjustments are made during a ten second interval, the TRIM Mode will be cancelled and the normal Front Panel Display will appear. 2. The location of the Trim Selector Control will remain in the last selected position until the INPUT A Listen Control or SURROUND MODE Control is changed. Bass and Treble The MX135 allows for changing the tonal response for any of the eleven inputs via the BASS and TREBLE Compensation TRIM Adjustments. Any tonal changes made are saved in permanent memory and automatically recalled any time that particular input is selected again. The Bass and Treble Tonal Response can be adjusted up or down by 12db from the Flat Setting. 1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise until BASS TRIM appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 41on page 44. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 43 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 mum additional Loudness boost will be 18dB less 10dB or 8dB. Refer to figure 43. Figure 41 2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the number 10 appears to the right of BASS TRIM on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example Figure 42 of increasing the Bass response by 10dB. 3. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise until TREB TRIM appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 42. 4. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the number 11 appears to the right of TREB on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. This is an example of increasing the Treble response by 11dB. Effects The MX135’s Trim Select Effect Mode allows for different types of audio signal processing as different Surround Modes are selected. If the STEREO MODE, CINEMA 1 or 2, or EXTERNAL Surround Modes are selected the Trim Select Effect Mode provides variable Loudness Compensation. When the MUSIC 1 Surround Mode is selected and a two channel audio signal is processed in the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode, the Trim Select Effect Mode provides variable Center Channel Width Adjustment. Likewise, with the MUSIC 2 Surround Mode selected and a two channel audio signal is processed in the DTS NEO:6 Mode, the Trim Select Effect Mode also provides variable Center Channel Width Adjustment. If MUSIC 3 or 4 Surround Modes are selected the Trim Select Effect Mode adds provides variable Reverberation of the sound going to the Surround Loudspeakers. Loudness The Loudness Control Function automatically increases bass response as the volume level is lowered for improved listening at softer volume levels. The amount of Loudness Boost is adjustable in 10% increments from 10% to 100%. The maximum Loudness boost is 18dB, less any bass boost that may have been previously set by the Bass Trim function. For example if the Bass is boosted 10dB, the maxi- 44 Figure 43 1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise to the EFFECT position. The word TRIMLOUD will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. 2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the desired percent of Loudness is indicated to the right of TRIMLOUD on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Center Width This mode takes some of the Center Channel Signal and adds it to the Left and Right Front Loudspeakers, thus increasing the width of the front sound field. The effect can be varied with eight different settings ranging from minimum (0) to maximum (7). Refer to figures 44 and 45. Figure 44 Figure 45 3. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise to the EFFECT position. The words CTR WIDTH will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. 4. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control clockwise until the desired sound stage is achieved. Reverberation When the MUSIC 3 or 4 Surround Modes are selected, the EFFECT Mode allows the addition of Reverberation to the Front Sound Stage via the Surround Loudspeakers. The amount of Reverberation is adjustable from 10% to 100%. 5. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise to the EFFECT position. The word REVERB will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. Refer to figure 46. 6. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control until the desired sound stage is achieved. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the Trim Mode, con’t Figure 46 Display Brightness The MX135 Trim feature allows adjustments to the brightness of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display to the desired intensity. The Display Trim brightness range extends from Off to a maximum of 31. 1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control clockwise until DISPLAY appears on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. A number to the right of the display indicates the current brightness level. Refer to figure 47. Figure 47 2. Rotate the TRIM LEVEL Control until the desired display brightness is achieved. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 45 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the Surround Mode The MX135 provides nine different Surround Modes. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and the Output Format LEDs will indicate the Surround Mode selected. The Surround Mode Selected is stored into permanent memory and automatically recalled any time that particular input is selected again. If the Surround Mode is changed when the input is again selected, the new mode will be active and stored. Refer to figure 48. Note: The Remote Control may also be used to make changes to the Surround Modes. Music 2 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MUSIC 2. Refer to figure 52. This Mode utilizes DTS NEO:6 Processing to add center, surround and back channels to a stereo recording. The effect may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44 to alter the settings. Figure 52 Figure 48 Stereo Mode A Stereo signal source connected to an Analog Audio Input is reproduced without any processing. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate PURE STEREO. When a Digital Audio Input is selected in Stereo Mode, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate DSP STEREO. All multichannel signal sources are combined and reduced to 2 channels in the stereo mode. Refer to figures 49 and 50. Music 3 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MUSIC 3. Refer to figure 53. This processing Mode creates an effect of a party in a small room. A Center Channel is created from the Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and Right Front Channels are delayed and sent to the Surround Loudspeakers. The Reverberation Effect (short time delay) may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Setting, refer to page 44 to alter the settings. Figure 53 Music 4 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MUSIC 4. Refer to figure 54. This processing Mode creates an effect of a Night Club. A Center Channel is created from the Left and Right Front Channels. The Left and Right Front Channels are sent to the Surround Loudspeakers. The Reverberation Effect (long time delay) may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Setting, refer to page 44 to alter the settings. Figure 49 Figure 50 Music 1 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MUSIC 1. Refer to figure 51. This Mode utilizes Dolby Pro Logic II Processing to create a wide and deep sound space. The effect may be varied depending upon the Trim Effect Setting for “Center Width”, refer to page 44 to alter the settings. Figure 54 Cinema 1 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CINEMA 1 and the appropriate Front Panel Operating Mode Display LEDs will illuminate. Refer to figure 55. This provides Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing of Analog Signals and 2-Channel Digital Signals. It also decodes Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX. Figure 51 46 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the Surround Mode, con’t Figure 55 Cinema 2 The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CINEMA 2 and the appropriate Front Panel Operating Mode Display LEDs will illuminate. Refer to figure 56. This provides DTS NEO:6 processing Analog Signals and 2-Channel Digital Signals. It also decodes DTS-ES Signals. Figure 56 External All internal signal processing is bypassed and the eight Rear Panel EXTERNAL INPUTS are activated so the MX135 performs as an Eight Channel Preamplifier for an external source or processor. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates EXTERNAL. Refer to figure 57. Note: Approximately 3 seconds after selecting EXTERNAL SURROUND MODE, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change, indicating EXTERNAL, to the normal display of INPUT A, INPUT B and percentage of VOLUME. Figure 57 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 47 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How To Make A Recording How To Make A Recording Analog Audio Recording The separate INPUT B (Record) and INPUT A (Listen) Switches allow for the making of an Analog Audio Recording from one program source while listening to another. This allows for the listening (monitor) to the recorded signal off the tape, a fraction of a second later, during recording when a three head tape recorder is used. Refer to figure 58. 1. Select the desired Analog Audio Program Source to record with the Front Panel INPUT B RECORD Control. 2. Adjust the record level using the Recorder Volume Control. 3. To listen to the signal going to the recorder from the MX135, rotate the front panel INPUT A LISTEN Control to the same input as selected with the INPUT B RECORD Control. 4. To listen to the tape playback of the program source just recorded, rotate the INPUT A LISTEN Control to select the Record/Play device. Digital Audio Recording The MX135 allows recording from any of the Digital Audio Input Sources to an external Digital Recording Device. Refer to figure 58. Note: If an Optical Input Source is selected the digital signal will be available at both Optical and Coaxial Digital Outputs. Likewise the same will occur if a Coaxial Input Source is selected, the Digital Signal will be available at both Digital Outputs. 1. Select the desired Digital Audio Program Source to record with the Front Panel INPUT A LISTEN Control. 2. Adjust the record level using the Recorder Volume Control, if present. 3. To listen to the playback of the Digital Program Source just recorded, rotate the INPUT A LISTEN Control to select the Record/Play device. Note: The MX135 DIGITAL OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME, SURROUND or TRIM controls. Note: The MX135 record OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME, SURROUND or TRIM controls. To listen to a different program source while recording, rotate the INPUT A LISTEN Control to the desired source. The recording process will not be affected and will continue. Figure 58 48 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate Zone B How to Operate Zone B The MX135 includes the capability of being able to operate and control two audio/video zones, independently of each other. Zone A is the Primary (Home Theater Listening Area) with Surround Sound. Zone B is configured for a Secondary Remote Location providing two channel audio and video programs. The MX135 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates the Zone A Program Source Selected on the right side and the Zone B Program Source Selected on the left side. Refer to figure 58. Operating Zone B from the MX135 Front Panel To activate Zone B Control from the MX135 Front Panel, perform the following steps. 1. Press the Front Panel STANDBY/ON Push-button, if Zone A is not active. 2. Press the ZONE B Push-button and immediately press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate Zone B Input Source Select and Volume Level. Refer to figure 59. Note: During the time the LED Indicator above the ZONE B Push-button is illuminated (approximately three seconds), the Zone B Volume Level may be changed using the VOLUME Control. The Zone B Power may also be switched Off by pressing the Front Panel STANDBY/ON Push-button within the three second time period. If the Front Panel Control reverts back to Zone A (the LED Indicator above the ZONE B Push-button is not illuminated), press the ZONE B Push-button again to activate control of Zone B. Figure 59 3. Rotate the INPUT B (Record) Selector Switch to select the desired source. 4. Press the ZONE B Push-button and then rotate the VOLUME Control to the desired volume level for Zone B. 5. To switch Off Zone B from the MX135 Front Panel if Zone A is already Off, press the SYS OFF Push-button. Refer to figure 60. Operating Zone B from a Keypad or Sensor To activate Zone B Control from the Keypad or Sensor perform the following steps. Refer to figure 61. Figure 61 1. Press the POWER Push-button on the Keypad or use the Remote Control aimed at a Sensor located in Zone B. Note: When Zone B is switched On the MX135 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate ZONE B ON, if Zone A is not active. 2. Select the desired Zone B Source and adjust the Volume to the desired listening level by pressing the appropriate push-buttons on the Keypad or Remote Control. 3. If a McIntosh Disc Player is connected to the MX135, most operating functions can be performed with the Keypad or Remote Control. Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to the MX135, non McIntosh Source Devices, such as a Satellite Receiver, can be remotely controlled using a McIntosh Remote Control and Keypads. Controlling a Source Component from Zone B To control a source component from the Keypad or Sensor perform the following steps. Refer to figure 61. 1. Press the appropriate source push-button (e.g. CD) on the Keypad or Remote Control. Then press the appropriate control push-button for the desired function (e.g. the Next Push-button to play the next selection from the disc). Figure 60 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 49 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Audio and General Specifications Audio Specifications Frequency Response Voltage Gain Phono to Tape/VCR Out: 40dB Phono to Output (Main): 54dB High Level to Tape/VCR Out: 0dB High Level to Output (Main): 14dB Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, Right Surround, Left Back, Right Back: ±0.5dB from 20Hz-20,000Hz Tone Controls Bass Control: ±12dB at 30Hz Treble Control: ±12dB at 10,000Hz Subwoofer1: ±0.5dB from 20Hz-140Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz at rated output Signal To Noise Ratio Phono: 86dB below 10mV input (A Weighted) High Level: 96dB below rated output (A Weighted) Rated Output Voltage 2.5V Unbalanced Outputs (Main) 5.0V Balanced Outputs (Main) General Specifications Power Requirements 100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 65 watts Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MX135 for the correct voltage. Maximum Voltage Output 9.5V Unbalanced 19V Balanced Overall Dimensions Width is 17-3/4 inches (45.09cm) Height is 9-7/16 inches (23.97cm) including feet Depth is 18-3/4 inches (47.63cm) including the Front Panel and Knobs Output Impedance 100 ohms Unbalanced 200 ohms Balanced Weight 31 pounds (14.06Kg) net, 45 pounds (20.41Kg) shipping Input Impedance Phono: 47k Ohms, 65pf High Level: 22k Ohms Unbalanced 50k Ohms Balanced Sensitivity for Rated Output Phono: 5mV High Level: 500mV Unbalanced 1V Balanced Maximum Input Signal Phono: 50mV High Level: 5V Unbalanced 10V Balanced 1 If any of the Channels have the Loudspeaker Setting of Small, the subwoofer has an electronic low pass filter with a 24dB per Octave rolloff in all modes except external. 50 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Notes Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 51 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module Cable for connecting the RAA1 to the MX135 Cables for installing the McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module into the MX135 Introduction The MX135 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding an optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Radio Station Reception. The TM1 delivers the same exceptional performance as the stand-alone McIntosh MR85 Tuner. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you wait. Performance Features • Special FM RF Amplifier Double-Diffused Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor (DMOS-FET) RF amplifier increases sensitivity and Cross Modulation rejection. • McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna High Performance McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Module External AM RF Amplifier and Antenna The TM1 includes a RAA1 Remote AM Antenna that contains an electrostatically shielded AM RF Amplifier Stage for maximum noise rejection. It can be located in a remote area, away from sources of interference and can be positioned for the best possible reception of even the weakest AM stations. • TM1 Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 52 Performance Features ...................................................... 52 MX135 Rear and RAA1 Top Panels Antenna Connections ....................................................... 53 How to Connect Antenna Components ........................... 54 How to Operate the Tuner ............................................... 55 How to Assign Preset Stations ......................................... 56 How to Optimize AM Reception ..................................... 57 FM Specifications ............................................................ 58 AM Specifications ........................................................... 58 FM Stereo Auto Blend Circuitry An automatic variable stereo separation control circuit is used to reduce background noise when receiving weak stereo stations. • Preset Stations and Permanent Memory Nine AM and nine FM station presets make it easy to listen to your favorite stations. Station Presets and Functions Modes are retained in Permanent Memory even when AC power is switched Off. • Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display The MX135 Multi-function Front Panel Display indicates station frequency, station preset number, signal strength, stereo and broadcast band. 52 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 MX135 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections RAA1 Remote Antenna can be adjusted to a position for optimum reception of your favorite AM stations Connects with supplied cable to the MX135 AM ANT (Antenna) connector allows a McIntosh Remote Antenna to be connected Note: Proceed to page 13 and start the connection process. Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 75 OHM FM ANT (Antenna) connects to an external FM Antenna or cable 53 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Connect Antenna Components How to Connect Antenna Components 1. Connect the Remote AM Antenna by plugging the DIN Connector of the supplied 3 conductor cable into the AM ANTenna, DIN socket on the back panel of the MX135. Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the MX135 and the RAA1, use a 2 conductor shielded cable. RAA1 Connector Connect the shield and two leads of a shielded 2 conductor cable to the supplied 5 Pin TermiBlack nal Connector Plug. Refer to the Red Green connection information on the top cover of the RAA1. 2. Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from an FM Antenna or cable system to the MX135, 75 OHM FM ANTenna Connector. 3. Proceed to page 19 and continue the connection process. FM Antenna 54 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Operate the Tuner How to Tune Stations Manually The McIntosh MX135 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module incorporates an advanced design AM/FM Tuner with many desirable performance features to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts. There are four methods of tuning to an AM/FM Broadcast Station. These are Manual, Automatic Preset Review, Preset Push-button Search and Direct Preset Number Access using the Remote Control. 1. Select TUNer with the Front Panel INPUT A (Listen) Switch or the Remote Control. Refer to figure 62. 2. Press the SELECT Push-button on the Front Panel until the desired AM or FM Broadcast Band is selected. 3. Press the Front Panel TUNING Up or Down Pushbutton to select stations. Press and release the TUNING Push-buttons to move from one station to the next. Press and hold to move continuously up or down the broadcast band. When a station is selected, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate (from left to right) Station Signal Strength from 1 to 9, a dot if the Broadcast is Stereo, the AM or FM Station Frequency, AM or FM Broadcast Band and a Preset Number (if that station has been assigned a Preset). Refer to figures 63 and 64. Figure 63 Figure 64 Notes: FM Broadcast Band Indications are in Megahertz in the US and Canada, and change frequency in 200kHz steps. The second digit to the right of the dot which displays a 0, is used for FM stations in various locations other than the US where stations change in 50kHz steps. AM Broadcast Band Indications are in Kilohertz and change frequency in 10kHz steps. Figure 62 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 55 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Assign Preset Stations How to Assign Preset Stations The MX135 AM/FM Tuner Module (TM1) allows for presetting radio stations into memory. To enter Presets follow the below steps: Note: If there are no Presets Assigned and either the Front Panel PRESET Push-buttons or the Remote Control REVIEW Push-button are pressed, the MX135 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate NO PRESETS. Refer to figure 65. Figure 65 1. Select either the AM or FM Broadcast Band. 2. Press the Front Panel TUNING Up or Down Pushbutton to select a station. 3. Momentarily press and release the Front Panel ENTER Push-button. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate 1 AVAILABLE, which is the first of 9 Preset Numbers that can be assigned. The Station that is about to be entered into memory may also assigned to a different Preset Number (2-9) by pressing the PRESET Left and Right Push-buttons to select the desired Preset Number. Refer to figure 66. 6. To verify the Station Preset(s) just entered into memory, press the PRESET Left and Right Pushbuttons to cycle through and confirm your preset assignments. How To Clear an Assigned Station Preset 1. Press ENTER Push-button. 2. Press the Front Panel PRESET Left and Right Push-buttons to select the Preset Station that will be removed from memory. 3. Press and Hold the ENTER Push-button for approximately 3 seconds until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates the word CLEARED. Refer to figure 68. Note: If you wish to replace an already assigned Station Preset with another radio station, it is not necessary to clear the Preset first, just enter in the new station for that Preset. The new station will automatically replace the previously assigned station. Note: Presets are automatically assigned in order from 1 to 9 unless a different Preset Number is selected. Figure 68 4. To clear any additional Station Presets perform steps 1 through 3 again. Figure 66 4. Press and release the Front Panel ENTER Push-button a second time to store the Preset into memory. The just entered Station Preset Selection will be assigned Preset Number 1 which is displayed on the far right side of the Front Panel Alphanumeric. Refer to figure 74. Figure 67 5. Assign additional station Presets by performing steps 1 through 5 until a total of 9 AM and 9 FM Station Presets have been assigned. Each time you assign an additional Preset Number, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the number of the next available Preset. Note: If all 9 Presets are assigned and the ENTER Pushbutton is pressed, the display will indicate the station selected for Preset Number 1. 56 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 How to Optimize AM Reception How to Optimize AM Reception The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed to provide the best in AM Reception especially if the tuner or A/V unit is located in a noisy reception area. Locate the RAA1 away from all electronic and electrical interference sources. Rotate the AM Antenna to reduce interference and receive maximum signal strength. Notes: The RAAI Remote AM Antenna of the TM1 has been factory adjusted for optimum reception in a typical urban location. If you wish to customize the AM Antenna for the best possible performance in your location, have your dealer perform the two adjustment operations listed below. An additional long wire AM antenna or external ground can be connected to the GND and ANT terminals if desired. former L1 for maximum signal strength. Refer to figure 69. 2. Tune to a weak AM station near 1400kHz on the AM band. Using an appropriate NON - METALLIC tool, adjust the 1400kHz Trimmer Capacitor C1 for maximum signal strength. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until no further improvements can be obtained. 1. Tune to a weak AM station near 600kHz on the AM band. Using Figure 69 an appropriate NON - METALLIC tool, adjust the 600kHz Trans- FM and AM Station Presets Preset Number Frequency City Call Letters Name FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 FM 4 FM 5 FM 6 FM 7 FM 8 FM 9 AM 1 AM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM 7 AM 8 AM 9 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland 57 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 TM1 FM and AM Specifications FM Tuner Specifications AM Tuner Specifications Useable Sensitivity 14dBf which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms Sensitivity 20uV External Antenna Input 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 19dBf which is 2.4uV across 75 ohms Stereo: 35dBf which is 15uV across 75 ohms Signal To Noise Ratio 48dB at 30% modulation 58dB at 100% modulation Signal To Noise Ratio Mono: 75dB Stereo: 70dB Harmonic Distortion 0.5% maximum at 50% modulation Frequency Response Mono: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000Hz Stereo: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000Hz Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.3% at 100Hz 0.3% at 1,000Hz 0.3% at 10,000Hz Stereo: 0.45% at 100Hz 0.45% at 1,000Hz 0.65% at 10,000Hz Frequency Response 50Hz to 6kHz NRSC Adjacent Channel Selectivity 45dB minimum IHF Image Rejection 65dB minimum from 540 to 1600kHz IF Rejection 80dB minimum Intermodulation Distortion Mono 0.25% Stereo 0.45% Capture Ratio 1.2dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 75dB Spurious Response 100dB Image Response 75dB RF Intermodulation 65dB Stereo Separation 45dB at 100Hz 45dB at 1,000Hz 35dB at 10,000Hz SCA Rejection 65dB 58 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity 1 2 Part Number 034256 034270 1 1 1 1 1 034198 034199 033725 034194 034037 Inside carton top only Inside carton bottom only Top pad Bottom pad Inner carton pad 4 4 4 017218 100159 104083 Plastic foot #10-32 x 3/4” screw #10-7/16” Flat washer Digitized in Heiloo Netherland Description Shipping carton only Foam end cap 59 www.freeservicemanuals.info 5/10/2017 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04089000 Digitized in Heiloo Netherland